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PV-XL300J

Instruction 
Manual

Model

Hitachi 
Cordless Stick 
Vacuum Cleaner

Contents

Before use

Part names and assembly ..........   E-2 

Safety precautions .....................   E-4 

Usage notes ...............................   E-8 

To operate

Controls and indicators .............   E-8 

Control buttons ....................................  

 E-8 

Indicator during charging or use ..........  

 E-9 

Charging the vacuum cleaner ....   E-10 

To operate ..................................   E-12 

Using the attachments ...............  E-13 

Power head ..........................................  

 E-13 

Handy brush .........................................  

 E-14 

Crevice nozzle ......................................  

 E-15 

Broom brush ........................................  

 E-15 

Maintenance

Emptying the dust case and 
cleaning the fi lters .....................  E-16 

Checking the level of dust and debris in dust case ....  

 E-16 

Emptying the dust case .......................  

 E-16 

Cleaning the fi lters ...............................  

 E-18 

Attaching the dust case .......................  

 E-20 

Maintenance ..............................    E-20 

Vacuum cleaner, attachments, attachment accessories ....  

 E-20 

Washable Parts ....................................  

 E-21 

Maintaining (washing with water) the fi lters ....  

 E-21 

Cleaning the power head ...........   E-23 

Appendix

Troubleshooting .........................    E-25 

Replacing the battery ...................    E-28 

Disposing of the vacuum cleaner ....  E-28 

Replacement parts .....................  E-30 

Specifi cations ............................  E-30 

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Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Cordless Stick 
Vacuum Cleaner.

This vacuum cleaner is designed for household and 
indoor use only. Do not use for commercial, non-
cleaning related, and outdoor purpose. 

To ensure proper use, read this manual carefully 
before using the vacuum cleaner.

For future reference, keep this manual in an easily 
accessible place.

To ensure proper use, read the safety 

precautions 

(P.E-4 to E-8)

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Summary of Contents for PV-XL300J

Page 1: ...0 Maintenance E 20 Vacuum cleaner attachments attachment accessories E 20 Washable Parts E 21 Maintaining washing with water the filters E 21 Cleaning the power head E 23 Appendix Troubleshooting E 25 Replacing the battery E 28 Disposing of the vacuum cleaner E 28 Replacement parts E 30 Specifications E 30 㻖㻟㻙㻾㻜㻝㻡㻝㻙㻴㻖 Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner This vacuum cle...

Page 2: ...he fibers of the material might appear streaky in some of the black areas of the extension pipe which is not abnormal When attaching the power head and extension pipe you might not hear a click which is not abnormal A protective film is attached to the control buttons and the model indicator label on the side of the vacuum cleaner Underside Safety switch Rotary brush LED light Dust case release bu...

Page 3: ...With your thumbs pressed against the lower part of the stand hold the stand with both hands and push the stand into the base until you hear a click sound Vacuum cleaner stand Vacuum cleaner body Attachments Power head 1 pc D DP22 P E 13 E 14 Extension pipe PVP 05 1 pc AC adapter PVA EX02 BS 1 pc Vacuum cleaner stand Base 1 pc Stand 1 pc Attachment accessories Maintenance brush 1 pc Attached to the...

Page 4: ...ight lead to rupturing of the battery fire malfunction or electric shock Do not connect the terminals of the vacuum cleaner extension pipe and AC adapter with metal objects such as a wire and pin Do not carry or store with metal necklaces hairpins etc Failure to heed this warning might cause the vacuum cleaner to malfunction or cause the battery to short circuit resulting in leaking the generation...

Page 5: ...cuum cleaner Do not attempt to charge the vacuum cleaner by using other AC adapters Do not use the AC adapter that was provided with the vacuum cleaner to charge any oth er type of battery even if the battery is a rechargeable battery Failure to heed this warning might cause fire or electric shock Power head inlet Do not touch the safety switch or the rotary brush Failure to heed this warning migh...

Page 6: ...en blankets Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating leading to fire or the deformation Exhaust port Do not block the exhaust port Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating leading to fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner Do not expose your body to the air released from the exhaust port for long periods of time Failure to heed this warning might cause minor burns Exh...

Page 7: ...lt a doctor Failure to do so might cause damage to your eyes WARNING Do not use the battery if it is leaking or has an abnormal odor discoloration deformation or dam age due to being dropped or you notice something unusual Failure to heed this warning might cause the generation of heat or smoke rupturing or fire If liquid from the battery leaks onto the floor it might damage the floor If the batte...

Page 8: ... and to use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with these instructions Do not subject the vacuum cleaner the power head extension pipe vacuum cleaner stand AC adapter or attachment accessories to strong physical shock Failure to heed this warning might cause the deformation or damage Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up the fol lowing objects Failure to heed this warning might cause strange odo...

Page 9: ...d The remaining battery level is low Charge the battery Blinking aboutoncepersecond The filter needs to be cleaned P E 18 E 19 E 21 E 22 Depending on the environment in which the vacuum cleaner is to be used the battery indicator might start blinking earlier If the battery indicator blinks rapidly about two times per second this indicates an abnormality with the battery P E 28 If the battery indic...

Page 10: ... on the vacuum cleaner Connector AC adapter Attachment groove Stand Hook for the stand Power head Vacuum cleaner stand Battery indicator Terminal WARNING Risk of injury Make sure that the power head is attached when using the vacuum cleaner stand The vacuum cleaner might fall over becoming damaged or causing injury or damage to the floor CAUTION Risk of damage to the floor Place the vacuum cleaner...

Page 11: ...ner for a short time If you charge the battery in a hot or cold area for 3 hours or more the battery indicator will blink rap idly estimated twice per second In this case recharge it in place with an ambient temperature be tween 5 C to 34 C If the battery indicator does not turn on or it turns on briefly and then turns off remove the connec tor of the AC adapter from the vacuum cleaner and then ins...

Page 12: ...nd approximately 45 minutes if used without the power head on the Standard setting The operation time may be shorter in cold places Press the same control button again during operation Turbo Operates for 5 seconds Suction is higher than High setting Resume back to original setting after 5 seconds To switch to the High or Standard setting while operating in the Turbo setting press the button to end...

Page 13: ...maged if it is easily damaged especially such as cypress or padded flooring Padded flooring is flooring where the surface is cushioned using vinyl chloride etc Firmly pressing the power head against uneven surfaces such as thresholds might wear out the wheels and damage the floor If dust and debris gets tangled in the wheels the wheels cannot rotate which might cause wear and tear and floor damage Perf...

Page 14: ... right Handy brush Attach to the vacuum cleaner before use Attachments can be applied while the handy brush is attached to the vacuum cleaner Attaching the handy brush Match the position of the protrusion on the side of the handy brush with the groove on the vacuum cleaner Press in the direction of the arrow Groove Protrusion Detaching the handy brush Press the grooved area of the handy brush and ...

Page 15: ...oo much force it might become damaged or cracked When changing the angle rotate the brush while holding the grooved area part Do not strongly press the tube against the floor since it might leave a mark on the floor If the tube leaves a mark on the floor refrain from using it at that location and remove the mark using soft cloths etc The broom brush can be washed with water After washing let the brus...

Page 16: ...nd debris adhered to the dust case and clean the filter P E 16 to E 18 If dust and debris is wrapped around the inner cylinder filter and cannot be removed detach and maintain the inner cylinder filter P E 19 Emptying the dust case when attached to the vacuum cleaner 1 Tilt the vacuum cleaner and position the dust case to face the trash can Press the dust disposal button Dust and debris might be h...

Page 17: ...en press the dust and debris disposal button Dust and debris might be hard to remove depending on the type of dust and debris and how it accumulates Add vibration by tapping the sides of the dust case or detaching the inner cylinder filter P E 19 Note 3 Remove attached dust and debris Detach the maintenance brush attached to the back side of the dust case Remove the dust and debris and fine dust an...

Page 18: ...dust and debris by using the maintenance brush Maintenance brush When removing dust and debris do not slap the clean filter onto the floor etc Failure to do so might cause damage To clean the clean filter use the maintenance brush that was provided with the vacuum cleaner Note Perform maintenance wash with water when you are concerned about dirt or the suction power is weak P E 21 3 Attach the clean ...

Page 19: ...er filter down and turn the inner cylinder filter in the Lock direction until you hear a click Midsection Inner cylinder filter Dust case Dust case lid Inner cylinder filter Inner cylinder filter If the filter is not securely attached it might fall when you empty the dust case Similarly if you use the vacuum cleaner without securely attaching the filter strange sounds might come from around the filter N...

Page 20: ...icult to install the vacuum cleaner if you hold other parts of it Dust disposal Click Dust case Emptying the dust case and cleaning the filters continued Terminals on the AC adapter Disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet and use a soft dry cloth to wipe the terminals of the connector AC adapter Plug Connector Outlet Terminal CAUTION Risk of injury Before performing maintenance on the vacuum cle...

Page 21: ... the clean filter use the maintenance brush that was provided with the vacuum cleaner Note Gently remove any attached dust and debris from the filters before washing them with water Detach and then wash the clean filter with water P E 18 E 21 When washing the clean filter with water thoroughly remove any dust and debris stuck in its folds Clean filter Maintenance brush 2 To wash the sponge filter gent...

Page 22: ...thout drying Doing so might clog the filters soon and cause weak suction power or abnormal odor Also do not dry it with hot air such as that from a hair dryer Doing so might cause a performance degrade damage or deformation 4 Attach the inner cylinder filter P E 19 Maintenance continued If the suction power is weak even after washing the filters with water the clean filter sponge filter etc might be w...

Page 23: ...ebris by using tweezers or other tools Shafts Tweezers Scissors Tweezers Safety switch Wheels Rotary brush Remove dust and debris tangled in the rotary brush by using scissors or other tools Remove dust and debris tangled in the shaft using tweezers or other tools CAUTION Risk of malfunction or damage to the floor If dust and debris get tangled in the wheels the wheels cannot rotate which might ca...

Page 24: ...cessive water Thoroughly air dry Lean and let dry in the shade Do not use cleansers bleach etc Doing so might cause discoloration deformation etc After washing with water thoroughly air dry it in the shade before attaching it Drying it requires approx 24 hours The drying time varies depending on the environment and season Note 3 Adjust the rotary brush with the groove and attach it to its original...

Page 25: ...n a state where there is a lot of resistance to the rotary brush the rotation of the rotary brush stops automatically to prevent the motor from overheating The battery indicator is blinking slowly about once every 4 seconds The filter indicator is blinking about once per second Dust clogged in clean filter or sponge filter Operation while blocking the inlet The battery is hot The vacuum cleaner mo...

Page 26: ...e Standard setting The vacuum cleaner does not operate or stops while it is running Is the remaining battery level low Battery indicator blinks about once per second Charge the battery P E 10 Is the cleaner being charged Disconnect the AC adapter The Turbo setting cannot be used Is the remaining battery level low Charge the battery P E 10 Is dust and debris stuck in the filters Empty the dust case...

Page 27: ...rge the battery P E 10 Is the power head securely attached Securely attach it P E 2 Is the power head not touching the floor The vacuum cleaner is designed to stop operating when lifted from the floor Place the power head on the floor P E 13 P E 14 Is dust and debris stuck to the rotary brush safety switch etc Remove the dust and debris P E 23 P E 24 Is there foreign matter stuck in it The safegua...

Page 28: ...the usage environment and con ditions such as the ambient temperature and how long the vacuum cleaner was in use P E 11 If the battery indicator remains lit even after the battery has been charged for over 7 hours the device might be damaged Please consult with a Hitachi authorized service agent If the problem persists Do not attempt to repair it yourself Please consult a Hitachi authorized servic...

Page 29: ...vinyl tape Wire cutter Vinyl tape Lead wire orange Cut the remaining lead wires approximately 2cm away from the battery one at a time using a wire cut ter and insulate them one by one by wrapping them with vinyl tape Vinyl tape Lead wire white WARNING Risk of fire electric shock or injury Do not press the control buttons when detaching the battery Otherwise the motor starts When cutting the lead w...

Page 30: ...me About 3 5 hours Varies depend ing on factors such as the am bient temperature and how long the vacuum cleaner was in use Battery Lithium ion battery 5 cells Cord length 1 6m Continuous operat ing time High Approx 8 minutes Standard Approx 30 minutes with the power head At full charge new battery 20 C Standard Approx 45 minutes without the power head At full charge new battery 20 C Turbo Approx ...

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